Gay Christmas Movies - Gay Films Matter

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

The Perfect Wedding

2012 Comedy, Romance

Returning home for Christmas, a gay man discovers he's falling for his ex-boyfriend's supposed lover, unaware of the deception at play.

Ideal Home

2018 Comedy, Drama

Caught off guard, a feuding couple finds themselves thrust into parenthood when they unexpectedly become guardians to a spirited 10-year-old.

Peridot

2022 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, a male gigolo on Skid Row, forms an unlikely bond with Martha, an elderly author, navigating complex relationships and personal sacrifices.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

In the Family

2011 Drama, Romance

Joey, after his partner Cody's death, fights for custody of their son Chip against Cody's sister, finding support in friends amid legal challenges and personal loss.

Shared Rooms

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

This romantic comedy interweaves three stories of gay men navigating family, love, and desire during the holiday season, exploring the complexities of modern relationships.

House of Boys

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Two young soulmates forge a bond while working in a male performance club, but their journey takes a tragic turn when one contracts AIDS.

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.

Love of Siam

2007 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.

Nobody’s Watching

2017 Drama

Nico's move to New York City promises artistic freedom but reveals harsh realities about success and self-reliance in "Land of Storms."

On Swift Horses

2025 Drama

Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.

Tiger Orange

2014 Drama

In a small Central California town, two estranged gay brothers struggle to reconnect after their father's death.

Eden’s Curve

2003 Drama, Romance

A romantic drama set in 1972, exploring the intertwining lives of young lovers.

A Home at the End of the World

2004 Drama, Romance

A boy, scarred by loss, navigates adulthood and finds himself entangled in a love triangle with a woman and his childhood friend.

Long-Term Relationship

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Glenn, tired of casual encounters, responds to Adam's ad seeking a long-term relationship, uncovering unexpected challenges.

Keillers Park

2006 Drama, Romance

In a poignant love story inspired by true events, a married man and a free spirit find passion and heartbreak amidst the aftermath of a 1997 hate crime, grappling with love, loss, and societal prejudice.

SHORT FILM

Xmas Eve Eve

2021 Drama, Romance

It’s December 23, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. As Dennis prepares to leave the city for good, his former lover Tom makes one last attempt to convince him to stay.

Wrecked

2009 Drama, Romance

Ryan's descent into drugs and risky intimacy threatens his dreams of stability.

Michael

2011 Drama, Thriller

Over five months, the life of a disturbed man unfolds as he keeps a boy captive in his basement, exploring the depths of his actions.

The Christmas Setup

2020 Drama, Romance

As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

Toast

2010 Comedy, Drama

The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.

SHORT FILM

Meat Raffle

2025 Comedy, Drama

When a closeted father fears his son might be about to come out as gay, he becomes desperate to reaffirm his own masculinity. His solution? To secretly fix his local pub’s Christmas turkey raffle - a misguided bid to show himself, and everyone else, what a “real man” looks like.

SHORT FILM

Wrapped Up In You

2018 Romance

Carter's mundane Christmas takes a surprising turn when his partner Vaughn unveils a life-changing surprise, altering their lives forever.

Eroddity(s)

2014 Drama, Fantasy, Horror

An anthology film that offers glimpses into the lives of ten gay men, navigating desires and the supernatural.

The Holiday Exchange

2024 Comedy, Romance

Wilde must cope with vacationing as a bachelor, so he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with Oliver. In their efforts to escape their woes they end up meeting two locals who set romance on fire from LA to the charming town of Brilfax.

Cola de Mono

2018 Drama, Thriller

Borja celebrates Christmas 1986 with his mother and his brother Vicente, but the party will be organized according to the directives that his father left before he died.